Global Hypnotherapy with Aidan Noone

Were you ever chatting to someone, perhaps a friend or a colleague, and after you have spoken with them, it struck you that they looked almost as though they were somewhere else? Their mind seemed preoccupied.

I was speaking with a friend recently and they told me their story and that's exactly what happened to them.  My friend was perplexed. He asked himself, was it something he said or did?

I assured him it probably had nothing to do with him or indeed what he said.

My take on it is: that we never know what's going on in someone else's head.  We can mind-read what we might think is going on in their head.

The reality is unless you have a direct link, a brain-to-brain link your summation of what other people might be thinking is flawed.  You just cannot mind read.

So next time you speak with someone, just remember that the person whom you are speaking with has a lot going on, inside their head and if they come across as bad-mannered which is not normally the case, then you can form a reasonable assumption that they are preoccupied with some other happening or other all-consuming thoughts.

Your friends' or colleagues' all-consuming thoughts act like a barrier or a filter on what you are saying to them.  They don't really get to process what you are saying to them.

So remember, leave mind-reading outside and always check the reality of the situation before you go off thinking, you are being ignored or otherwise.

Nearly almost always you are the innocent one and it's not your fault.  Really has nothing to do with your actions or speech.

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Opening Your Mind, Opening Your Heart

What does it mean to open your mind and open your heart? Are they one and the same thing or are they different? Do each want the same outcome for you or are they seeking something totally polar opposite?

I'm not suggesting that you open your mind and heart to the philosophy that's against your morals and faith.

And yet, are you open to the possibility that change can take place within you.

What is it you want to achieve? The infamous expression attributed to Henry Ford, goes as follows, "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are correct"? There is probably a slightly different version available and or perhaps I don't have it as exact as it should be!

Does it need to be exact?

In any event, you understand the message!   In other words, if you think you can achieve what it is you want to achieve or whether you think you can't achieve what it is you want to achieve, you are 100% correct.   You are free to choose!

What is essentially necessary is, that you must believe you can and have an open mind and an open heart for that to happen. For success!

Sometimes we may say: "Part of me wants to do that and part of me doesn't." That's called parts therapy and that's for another time to talk about.

What if you opened your mind and opened your heart?  What would that mean to you? How would your life be different? What would you be doing then, that you're not doing now?

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You are probably familiar with the expression being out of your head and I might at some time in the future talk about that, it's not quite what I want to talk about today.

I'm saying, get out of your head and into your body, yes into your body. Do something physical, go for a walk, stand in the rain, of course only where it's safe to do so.

The feeling if being barefoot on a cool surface. Feel every inch of your foot as it touches the ground.

The feel of cool wet grass on your fingers and hand, allow one hand to reach over and touch your arm, the feeling of skin, warmth, coolness, just how does it feel?

In summertime, the feeling of wearing shorts, cool air surrounding your legs, and short sleeves allow you more mobility.

Focussing on sensations, feelings, sights, sounds, tastes, and smells.

The smell after it has rained on hot dusty ground.  The fragrance of flowers, a myriad of different fragrances.

Just getting out of your head.   Try it.

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It's that time of year when young and not so young students sit for their examinations.

Having worked so hard for years to reach a time when their studies reach a crescendo in an examination.

Just some tips to help you be at your best.

The above list is just a list and I hope it helps you. In truth, there is probably a million ways to build a house. However, the best way is probably the best practised way.

Every success to you.

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Taking Perspective on Other People is Important

I was aged about 6 or 7 when I had my first experience at baking, more specifically baking what can be known as a loaf of Irish Wheaten Bread.

To this day I follow the same recipe as I did as when I was a child.

Coarse wheaten flour, plain flour, salt, golden syrup, soft brown sugar,  Handful of oat meal, melted butter, bread soda/ bicarbonate of soda and of course buttermilk. I add an extra, and that's chopped walnuts. Mmmmm.

At an early age, I discovered the importance of adding the right ingredients at the right time, and timing is all important.

Following the method of the recipe is also important.  All is done using hand mixing, no mechanical mixing whatsoever. The buttermilk does the trick, and kneading is not necessary, just mixing it all together in the correct quantities at the right time.

Preheated oven at 200 degrees centigrade for one hour.

The result is a golden loaf of delicious wheaten bread, so tasty!

I learned at an early age to follow a process, a process that was set way before I ever was on this earth. And the interesting thing is that when you follow a process, you achieve an outcome. The loaf of bread is baked.

No matter how much I may try, I'll never be able to return the bread to it's individual ingredients.  Where is the buttermilk now? Or the sugar? golden syrup? The ingredients have done their job  and I had a hand in making that happen.

It's complete!

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You are probably familiar with the expression, "Oh, that's perfect." For example, John could say to Jill, 'Oh Jill, I've completed that task you asked me to complete." Jill might respond with, "thank you, John, that's perfect."

So the "that's perfect" is used as an acknowledgment.  It can have many other used!

And yet, does 'perfection' exist?

Many renowned artists have produced acclaimed works of art and yet upon close examination, the acknowledged works of art have within them imperfections. It's the imperfections that make them unique and special and in some cases, priceless.

As human beings, we have many unique features and attributes that make us perfect. It's what makes us special and appealing to our significant other or anyone who is special to us.

Just ask yourself, "why is so and so, so special to me, why do I love them as I do?"

They may have a great skill or ability or perhaps they are just who they are and who they are, is unique and special and indeed perfect to you!

In your imperfections, lies your perfection.  You are unique. Go for it!

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If you are a reader, then there's bound to be some books in your collection , in your library of books that you haven't yet read. I came across one such book the other day. I had been sorting out stuff, tidying up and for some reason this particular book was left abandoned, isolated on it's own in the midst of a neatly organised book shelf.

The book is by Henri J. M Nouwen and the title: "The Inner Voice Of Love". - "A Journey Through Anguish to Freedom." Nouwen, was a great spiritual writer.

I dipped into this book as I had done so some years back.    The book was written at a time in the life of Nouwen, when he was in total despair, nothingness and loneliness.

And in the midst of his despair with the assistance of two people, who supported him in his total despair, Nouwen managed to write everyday about his experiences. Despite his anguish and despair, his writing didn't suffer.

For over 8 years he hid his writings from public eyes and only upon friends urging him, did he publish, and the result is the book mentioned above.

You know the way when you do that self talk in your head. We all do it. Sometimes we do a running commentary to ourselves. Maybe you're in a group fo people and you're listening to someone rabbiting on about something and to be honest to yourself, you really couldn't care less what they did.   And then the running commentary takes off in your head.

"Get me out of here."   "I don't want to listen to that crap." .... and so on.

or, sometimes you do a lot of self criticism, self doubt. You all know what I'm talking about.

Next time that happens, that is, when the running commentary gets going, when the self criticism starts.

Just do the following: imagine giving the self talk, that running commentary a smile. Yes. A big huge ear to ear smile, saying what it's saying.

Do you now notice anything?  What do you notice?  Does giving the commentary a big huge smile , an ear to ear smile, change how you are feeling?

If so let me know and just leave a short message recording as I'd love to hear from you.

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Have you taken the time recently to pause everything you're doing and took a look around you? I'm not suggesting that you're going about your daily tasks blindfolded. And yet, because you do the same things in the same way in the same context you can become blinded to the treasures that surround you.  Pause and open your eyes!

The people around you, who care about you, perhaps you have children or a significant other.  Just pause and take a good look, they may not be perfect, anyway who is, and yet their love and concern for you is perfect.

Gratitude is what I'm getting at! What are you grateful for?  When was the last time you said thank you?   I recently had a conversation with some people and it transpired that one person in the group said that by saying, 'thank you - it puts them in a deficient position, a subservient role!  It's a valid concern they have and yet is it a real concern? It was an interesting point they made.

When you express gratitude you are reflecting the love back to the person who gives you love.  And in that context how can you be subservient by you saying, thank you?

Practice gratitude, be grateful for nature for the love you receive, in fact for everything that you have.

Just notice how you feel as you express your gratitude. You might just surprise yourself.

Be Powerful.